Guide to North American Steam Locomotives, Revised Edition is an extensive description of steam locomotive technical components and equipment that is explained in a thorough yet clear manner. Comprehensive rosters and photographs and graphics that greatly supplement and enhance the text. features an extensive description of steam locomotive technical components and equipment that is explained in a thorough yet clear manner. Comprehensive rosters and photographs and graphics that greatly supplement and enhance the text.

If I have any gripe - a minor and understandable one - is the size of some photos.

This book is an incredible exposition of information. It is a must-have for any steam locomotive enthusiast or student of a motive power in the steam era.